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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: High drama was witnessed at a special meeting of the Kerala University Syndicate on Sunday after pro-Left members claimed that they had annulled the suspension of Registrar KS Anil Kumar, while Ciza Thomas, who is presently holding charge of Vice Chancellor, said the decision was invalid. The single point agenda of the Syndicate meeting, chaired by the Vice Chancellor on Sunday, was to "finalise the statement of facts on the Registrar's suspension". The statement of facts is to be submitted by the varsity's standing counsel before the High Court on Monday in a case filed by the Registrar challenging his suspension. During the meeting, the pro-Left Syndicate members insisted that the Registrar's suspension should be discussed. The Vice Chancellor turned down this demand, citing that the matter was off the agenda of the meeting. This led to heated arguments from both sides. According to the Vice Chancellor, the meeting could not even discuss the item on the agenda owing to protests by a section of Syndicate members.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Following the violent protest at Kerala University, a case has been registered against 27 activists of the ruling CPM's Students Federation of India (SFI), including its state secretary P S Sanjeev, who has been named the prime accused, police said. The case also names 1,000 identifiable protesters who have been accused of damaging public property, forcibly entering the university campus, and assaulting police and university staff, police said on Tuesday. The police have also invoked non-bailable charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BN ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kerala University, once held in the highest academic regard, is now in the grip of unprecedented administrative chaos, with two individuals simultaneously claiming to be the Registrar amid an escalating standoff between the state government and the Governor. The turmoil stands in stark contrast to the university's illustrious past. In 1937, Sir C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar, then Diwan of Travancore, had invited none other than scientist Albert Einstein to serve as Vice-Chancellor of the then University of Travancore (now Kerala University), offering him a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala University Senate campus here on Tuesday witnessed dramatic scenes as activists of the Student's Federation of India (SFI), the students' wing of the ruling CPI(M), staged a protest against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan while he was attending a seminar. The ruling CPI(M) and the SFI have been at loggerheads with Governor Khan over various issues for some time. Despite the intense security laid by police, the SFI activists forcefully opened the closed gates of the campus and ran towards the Senate Hall where Khan was participating in the seminar. Though the police ...Read More >
The Kerala Higher Education Minister R. Bindu on Thursday alleged that the Kerala University Vice-chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal had misused his authority by suspending the Registrar K.S. Anil Kumar for his action, cancelling permission for a programme attended by Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the senate hall on June 25. "Anil Kumar can continue in office as only the university syndicate has the right to take action against the registrar," she told reporters. She also claimed that VC had gone beyond his powers in suspending the registrar. The minister said the registrar had not violated any rule ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The ongoing tussle in Kerala University between the vice-chancellor and the Syndicate landed the varsity in an unprecedented administrative crisis on Monday. It also created a peculiar situation that saw two officials - one owing allegiance to the Governor's camp and the other to the state government - occupying the post of Registrar. A day after the controversial Syndicate meeting 'revoked' the suspension of Registrar K S Anil Kumar, the official reached the university on Monday, leading to the unfolding of dramatic events. Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas suspended joint regi ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 10 (PTI) Kerala University and the Raj Bhavan witnessed intense protests on Thursday by Left-affiliated student and youth organisations against the Vice Chancellor and the Chancellor, over the suspension of the university Registrar. The CPI(M)'s student wing, the Students' Federation of India (SFI), marched to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's residence in protest against his actions as Chancellor of universities, alleging attempts to "saffronise" higher education institutions under the influence of the Sangh Parivar. SFI activists climbed atop the barricades set ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 14 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the state's health services must be made future-ready to keep pace with global advancements and effectively respond to emerging challenges. He was speaking at the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of various health projects worth Rs 1,000 crore at King George's Medical University (KGMU) here. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the Health portfolio, and Medical Education Minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh were present on the occasion. The chief minister said institutions like K ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Opposiion leader VD Satheesan on Wednesday slammed the Students' Federation of India (SFI) over Tuesday's protest at the Kerala University headquarters. He alleged the student activists behaved like goons by attacking university staff, students who came to obtain their certificates, and police personnel. SFI is the CPM-affiliated student outfit. "It was a clear case of 'goondaism'. The LDF government has always shown intolerance towards protests. When the opposition protested against the Health Minister, they argued that attacks against a particular minister should be avo ...Read More >
Vice Chancellor Dr. Mohan Kunnummal took action against the Registrar after confirming misconduct during the Governor's event and a violation of service rules. Thiruvananthapuram: The tug-of-war between the Raj Bhavan and the state government looks to escalate further with Kerala University Registrar Dr. KS Anil Kumar suspended from service pending disciplinary proceedings for allegedly creating discord during a function attended by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. Vice Chancellor Dr. Mohan Kunnummal took action against the Registrar after confirming misconduct during the Governor's eve ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday said that the LDF government wants to resolve all issues that affect the functioning of the higher education sector. He was referring to the protests against Governor Rajendra Arlekar in the universities. He pointed out that the government sees nothing wrong in reaching a compromise with the Governor if it helps ensure that students' education remains unaffected. " The government wants all universities in the state to function properly, the same cannot be said of the Governor or some Vice Chancellors. They intend to disrup ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday released the inaugural edition of 'Rajahams', the official quarterly magazine of Raj Bhavan, in an event that assumed political significance given the ongoing tensions between the state govt and governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, on a range of issues. Speaking at the launch, Vijayan clarified that the state govt does not share the views expressed in the magazine on the governor's powers under Article 200, noting that the opinions are those of the author alone.The first edition of 'Rajahams' features an article titled "Article 200 ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala University has been witnessing dramatic developments following the SFI's protest over a Bharat Mata image displayed at an event attended by Governor Rajendra Arlekar on campus, and the suspension of Registrar KS Anil Kumar. The Governor, who is the Chancellor of the university, has sought a report from the Vice Chancellor in-charge, Dr Ciza Thomas, regarding the syndicate's decision to revoke Anil Kumar's suspension. Following the syndicate's revocation of the suspension order issued by Vice Chancellor Dr Mohanan Kunnummal, Anil Kumar returned to his office on Monda ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kerala High Court on Monday refused to intervene in the matter of the Kerala University Vice-Chancellor's decision to suspend the varsity's Registrar. Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal suspended Registrar Dr K.S. Anil Kumar for allegedly issuing a notice cancelling a private programme, attended by Governor Rajendra V. Arlekar, at the Senate Hall, where a portrait of Bharat Mata carrying a saffron flag was displayed. Soon after the suspension order came, Kunnummel went on a foreign trip and handed over to charge to Ciza Thomas, who is currently ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Following the violent protest at Kerala University, a case has been registered against 27 activists of the ruling CPM's Students Federation of India (SFI), including its state secretary P S Sanjeev, who has been named the prime accused, police said. The case also names 1,000 identifiable protesters who have been accused of damaging public property, forcibly entering the university campus, and assaulting police and university staff, police said on Tuesday. Also Read | Nobel Peace Prize 2025: From Mahatma Gandhi to Jawaharlal Nehru, Check Full ...Read More >
T'puram: Kerala govt approached the Supreme Court on Tuesday, challenging governor Rajendra Arlekar's decision to reappoint Ciza Thomas and K Sivaprasad as interim vice-chancellors (VCs) of Kerala University of Digital Sciences (DUK) and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). The govt submitted before the apex court that the appointments were arbitrary and went against university rules and the directive of the Supreme Court. Govt asked the court to cancel the appointments.Earlier, Thomas ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 6 (Maxim News): In a major boost to employment opportunities in the banking sector, public sector banks (PSBs) are set to recruit around 50,000 personnel during the current financial year (FY2025), according to data compiled from various banks. The move is aimed at supporting expanding business operations, enhancing customer services, and strengthening digital and physical infrastructure. The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, is leading the hiring wave with plans to employ nearly 20,000 people in FY2025. This includes both probationary officers and speci ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 8 (ANI): Police detained Students' Federation of India (SFI) activists protesting against Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the premises of Kerala University on Tuesday. The students entered the premises of Kerala University as they protested against Governor Rajendra Arlekar, alleging the 'saffronisation' of universities. The police tried to bring the situation under control as the students entered the university premises. The visuals showed police officials with protective gear detaining the SFI activists while the protestors were seen ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: A protest march to Raj Bhavan staged by the Student Federation of India (SFI) turned violent in the state capital on Thursday. Around 10-12 activists, including SFI state president Sivaprasad, were seen climbing the barricades placed by the police. As the protesters refused to disperse even after the use of water cannons, police personnel began preparing to deploy tear gas. The SFI organised the protest to oppose Governor Rajendra Arlekar's alleged promotion of RSS ideology in universities. The student wing of the ruling CPM has called for a statewide protest against the g ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result SAMRUDHI SM 12 Results Live: The first winner of today's lottery game- SAMRUDHI SM 12 lottery- takes home Rs 1 crore as a cash prize. The Kerala lottery is one of the most trusted games in the country. Kerala Lottery Result Sunday 20-07-2025: The Kerala lottery is back with another fun game- that may lead you to win Rs 1 crore! The results for today's Kerala lottery games- SAMRUDHI SM 12 Sunday- are announced. The Kerala lottery results are announced here, so people with tickets for today's game can stay in touch with this live blog. Samrudhi Lottery Series: MN, MO, MP, ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Hours after Kerala Governor and ex-officio Chancellor Rajendra V. Arlekar re-appointed K. Sivparasad and Ciza Thomas as interim Vice Chancellors of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) and the Digital University, Kerala (DUK), respectively, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to him, seeking the decision be reconsidered. What has irked the Vijayan government was Arlekar issued this orders of reappointment after the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Kerala Governor and the government to harmoniously work towards the appointment of Vice-Chancellors to the A.P. ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 8 (ANI): Kerala Leader of Opposition and Congress MLA, VD Satheesan, on Tuesday said that the issue of Kerala University should be settled immediately as the Governor and the state government have been fighting each other for a long time. Speaking to ANI, Satheesan claimed that out of 13 universities in Kerala, there are no vice-chancellors in 12. The governor and the government have been fighting each other for a long time. So, the higher education field is entirely in a vulnerable situation. There are thirteen universities in Kerala. Out of thirtee ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) With Kerala being governed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Students' Federation of India (SFI), the student wing of the CPI-M, on Tuesday, had a field day when they were given a free hand to barge into four universities in the state. The SFI had announced this protest last week and it was directed against the state universities' Chancellor and Kerala Governor Rajendra V. Arlekar, who is trying to push through his agenda to run the state universities based on the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). When the situation at the Ke ...Read More >
KOCHI: Justice N Nagaresh of the Kerala High Court on Friday expressed displeasure over the suspended Kerala University registrar describing "Bharat Mata" as "a lady holding a saffron flag" in the petition challenging the disciplinary action against him. Registrar K S Anil Kumar was suspended by the vice-chancellor in-charge for cancelling permission for a June 25 event scheduled to be attended by Governor Rajendra Arlekar. He had cited the display of a controversial image of "Bharat Mata" carrying a saffron flag on the dais at the Senate Hall, Thiruvananthapuram as the reason for withdrawing ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the vice-chancellor and syndicate in Kerala University refusing to budge from their respective stances in the registrar suspension issue, all eyes are now on the course of action Governor Rajendra Arlekar would adopt on the matter by exercising his powers as Chancellor. Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas had submitted a detailed report before the governor stating that the syndicate meeting that reinstated the registrar was 'invalid'. She has also reportedly informed the governor that the continuance of K S Anil Kumar in the registrar's post was illegal. The High Court had ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: General education minister V Sivankutty seems to be the sharpest weapon the LDF government has unleashed against Governor Rajendra Arlekar. On Thursday, Sivankutty called Kerala University Vice Chancellor Dr Mohanan Kunnummel the "hired gun" of Governor Arlekar. As for the Governor's image of Bharat Mata, the minster had this to say: "You mean that woman holding the saffron flag? Indian Constitution has no mention of this." He was responding to the VC's decision to suspend Registrar K S Anil Kumar for "arbitrarily" issuing a notice cancelling an event held at the Universit ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 10 (ANI): Dramatic scenes were played out at the Kerala University campus in Thiruvananthapuram as members of the All India Youth Federation (AIYF) and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) protested against Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar alleging that he is 'attempting to saffronise state-funded universities'. As the protests intensified the Kerala Police was forced to detain some of the protesting students. Kerala Police also used water cannon to disperse the protesting students who attempted to climb the gates of the Kerala University. ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 16 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V D Satheesan on Wednesday urged the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to immediately intervene to resolve the crisis in the higher education sector in the state. In a letter to the Chief Minister, Satheesan said the absence of permanent vice-chancellors in several universities and principals in various colleges had adversely affected the higher education sector. He also cited the tug-of-war between the Governor and the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The central drugs laboratories have found 55 samples manufactured by various firms in June to be "not of standard quality", health ministry officials said on Friday. Further, state drugs testing laboratories have identified 130 drugs samples as 'not of standard quality', they said. Also Read | Chhattisgarh: 6 Bodies of Naxals Recovered in Ongoing Encounter With Security Forces in Narayanpur. According to routine regulatory surveillance activity, the list of 'not of standard quality' and spurious drugs are being displayed on the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisa ...Read More >